About this role
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
- The opportunity As an experienced IFRS specialist within the EY Luxembourg IFRS Desk & FAAS Technical Accounting team, you will play a leading role in delivering technical accounting excellence across the firm.
- You will act as a trusted advisor to Audit, Tax and other EY service lines, as well as clients, supporting complex accounting and financial reporting matters across a broad range of industries.
- Your key responsibilities Serve as a main point of contact for IFRS and financial reporting advisory services.
- Provide technical advice on complex IFRS matters, accounting transactions, restructurings, acquisitions, and capital market activities.
- Support audit teams on significant accounting judgements and financial reporting matters.
- Research, interpret and document accounting conclusions and review technical accounting papers and consultation memoranda.
- Monitor developments from the IASB, IFRS Interpretations Committee, ESMA, EFRAG and other relevant regulatory bodies and advise clients and EY professionals on their implications.
- Design and deliver IFRS training, webcasts, events and thought leadership to clients and EY professionals.
- Support audit quality initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with partners, directors, engagement teams and EY specialists across the global network.
- Coach and develop managers, senior consultants and junior colleagues.
- Skills and attributes for success A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Accountancy or a related field.
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience in external audit, technical accounting or financial reporting advisory services.
- Experience in a large international professional services environment, ideally including Big Four experience.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements, including financial instruments under IFRS and banking audit experience.
- Proven experience advising on complex accounting issues and business transactions.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Additional Attributes for Success ACCA, IRE, CPA or an equivalent professional qualification, completed or in progress.
- Knowledge of the Luxembourg and European financial reporting and regulatory environment.
- Experience across sectors such as financial services, private equity, real estate, industrial, technology or consumer markets.
- Experience contributing to technical publications or professional initiatives.
- French and/or German language skills.
- What we offer you Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
- EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
- Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
- EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions.
- Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
- Our offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-screening requirements.
- The candidate acknowledges that all information provided must be accurate.